Parador de Granada, Granada
Historic accommodation set in a 15th-century convent on the grounds of Granada's Alhambra Palace
Overview
Stay at one of Spain's famous Paradores, a trend of turning historic sites into accommodations. Parador de Granada is in a 15th-century convent on the Alhambra grounds, giving you views of the beautiful palace and its elaborate gardens. Sleep in historic rooms, relax on the sundeck, and dine at the hotel's gourmet restaurant.
Pros
Pros
- This historic hotel is within the Alhambra Palace complex and a 15th-century convent.
- The grounds are quite large and include many unique amenities, including a garden with fountains, seating, and walkways.
- Some rooms have an incredible view of the Alhambra, plus elements of the hotel's history, including original archways and wood-beamed ceilings.
- The hotel's upmarket restaurant is a popular place to dine, with refined service in a beautiful setting, seating often spilling out onto a terrace overlooking the Alhambra gardens.
- Relax with a drink or light meal in the hotel's traditional inner courtyard.
- Though you'll be next door to the Alhambra and Generalife, the hotel is about 25 minutes walking from Granada's downtown area and other historic sites.
- Rooms could use some updates to match the elegance of other luxury hotels in Granada.
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